(Part 2) Best body lotions according to redditors
We found 1,253 Reddit comments discussing the best body lotions. We ranked the 415 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I've had KP since I was a kid and am finally getting handle on it in my 30s. My current routine is glycolic lotion twice a day, creams on the affected areas 3-4 times a day, and then physical exfoliation and using zinc or sulfur soap a couple times a week to keep the bumps at bay. But since skincare is YMMV, here's the exhaustive list of almost two decades of treatment, in case some of these other things will work for you!
100% of the items can be purchased via Amazon in the US - it's pretty much the only way I shop.
Beginner Level
If your KP has just appeared, focus on physical+chemical exfoliation and moisturizing. Look for lotions with the following ingredients:
Paula's Choice and Derma Doctor's KP duty both work well because they combine a few of these, but you can also get Amlactin, Eucerin and Glytone which are more focused on a single ingredient. Nearly all of the Eucering, Gold Bond, Cetaphil, etc. creams that work have one of the above ingredients, so take a look at the back of the bottle or on CosDna to figure out what works best for you. Prescription creams include Carmol 40 and Ammonium Lactate in higher concentrations.
Physical exfoliation includes:
My dermatologist also recommended moisturizing CONSTANTLY, which really helped smoothe my arms. According to his instructions, "constantly" meant that I needed to be able to feel the lotion on my skin 24/7 for at least 3 weeks, which for me meant a new layer of cream every hour or two. Pretty much any moisturizing lotion or cream will do. I'm partial to [CeraVe Moisturizing Cream] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013GDK3SQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (creams are less watered down than lotions, and this one drys down wonderfully, leaveing my skin feeling buttery but not sticky). Lush dream cream and Aveeno are also faves.
Intermediate Level
If a bit of exfoliation and moisture aren't working, you might want to consider if there are other skin conditions making your KP worse. For example, it turned out for me I had some fungal skin issues that made my KP bumps more inflamed. Topical steroids can help, but use with care as they can cause skin thinning. Try adding something with the following ingredients in to see if any of the following work. Also talk with your derm about getting a mild prescription treatment that might include an antibacterial or steroid component.
As others have mentioned, sunlight also helps. Either give yourself 15 minutes of sun a day or look into UV treatments.
Finally, consider dietary factors – for me cutting out dairy, sugar, and gluten when I really want crystal clear skin makes a big difference. Adding healthy oils and fats to your diet can also improve skin quality.
Advanced Level
I not only have KP, but years of scarring and redness (Post Inflammatory Erythema, or PIE) from picking at the bumps when I was younger. Laser treatments have almost 100% gotten rid of this and made my arms the smoothest and clearest they've been in almost two decades. However, these are pricey (for me, ~$200 a treatment and it took 4) and a serious time commitment. But if nothing else works, consider it.
Other Tips
I'm just going to echo the other responses here in that topical products need to be applied to the area you want it to work on. There are systemic medications where passing through the epidermal barrier is an effective ROA, but topical skincare is a whole different ballgame. You can check out the usage instructions, which often include "apply to the affected area" (such as this one for hydroquinone).
If you're interested in learning more about how hyperpigmentation treatments work, Topical Hypopigmenting Agents for Pigmentary Disorders and Their Mechanisms of Action is quite good! It doesn't really get into the 'it needs to be applied where you want it to work' thing, but it does get into the various mechanisms of action for hyperpigmentation treatments.
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It can be hard to find products large enough for body use, and I'm not sure about vitamin C specifically, but here are some recommendations for alternative treatments:
AHAs:
Arbutin
Azelaic acid
Retinoids
the classic example is stuff like "no cover charge for women" or "women drink free", etc.
More fundamentally, men's car, and life insurances are generally higher. Of course, there are ways of explaining these differences (men choose to do riskier work, etc) just as there are for examples of the pink tank (personal preference that women value a salon visit at a higher price than men value a barber visit, etc).
A more direct comparison also shows that the pink tax doesnt always hold up in many of the often sited categories:
etc.
That being said, obviously women have certain products that they need to buy that men don't. But I honestly don't know how one expects to equalize that issue.
Hair: ORS Hair lotion
Body: Nivea Body Lotion or Palmers Coco Butter
Face: Cerave cream and for the shaving areas Skin tight
> I don't currently use a facial sunscreen but going to as soon as I figure out a regimen.
When it comes to fading scars and redness, sunscreen is perhaps more important than any other part of the process.
Also, if you're self-conscious about how it looks (as opposed to just trying to repair it) you could use a sunblock with a green tint to cancel out the redness somewhat.
Using a throwaway for this. OP, if I can be of more help, send a message to this account and I'll give you my regular username so we can message back and forth.
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I've dealt with minor to severe body acne since I first developed acne as a teenager (I'm 25 now). I am also a compulsive skin picker. At times I went several days to a week without picking at all (my skin improved immensely those first few days) but when I was feeling particularly stressed or depressed I would have a meltdown. I could spend 30 minutes to an hour picking at my skin nonstop at my worst. I knew it was awful while I was doing it but I simply couldn't get myself to stop. I have no rational explanation for it other than I simply lost control.
Within the past year or two I have more or less gotten it under control. I did essentially what you are attempting to do: "If I could only get rid of the spots, then I wouldn't have anything to pick". I was able to get it under control enough so that I didn't have anything to pick at.
The first part is the hardest. Be mindful of food that can help control inflammation. The antioxidants in green tea are very helpful. I try to drink 2-3 cups a day and apply the teabag directly to the skin on my worst spots (this gets the inflammation under control as well as anything I've found). I also each a small bowl of baby carrots once a day and try to eat pumpkin seeds (zinc) and walnuts (omega 3 fatty acid) as often as I can.
As my diet was supplying my body with the nutrients to help fight the acne from the inside, I was also using topical products to continue to fight it from the outside. I started using Amlactin to try to help unclog my pores. I now believe that my main problem was keratosis pilaris that was only becoming inflamed acne after I picked at it. This lotion goes deep down to gradually unclog the pore (be patient, it takes some time). However, Amlactin doesn't do a particularly good job of taming active acne so it may be best to use it in tandem with another product (these work fairly well for me and they really easy to use). Amlactin is sticky (I only use it at night for this reason) and makes more skin more sensitive to sunlight so be sure to wear a sunscreen if you go this route.
Also, I've recently begun using a derma roller to help with the old scars. But I wouldn't suggest that until you have your acne more under control.
Lastly, something that is very important to me is to keep my skin feeling comfortable. If it's earlier dry or too greasy I'm prone to start picking. Cocoa butter lotion is my preference. I know some don't like cocoa butter because it is comedogenic but it is very soothing. I had problems with cocoa butter creams clogging my skin, but not the lotions. I usually use Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lotion (soothing and moisturizing) or Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Lotion (more soothing and absorbs better, but not very moisturizing).
I hope that helps. Again send me a message if you have any questions.
There's a pretty easy way to avoid this:
The basic idea here is that through chemical exfoliation they'll smooth the red bumps and give you a very smooth look.
This is my skincare routine and I don't get any of those ingrown hairs or razor bumps. I used too, though. That's why I do this.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy Body Lotion with Vitamin E | 13.5 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009F3O8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s.DyDbQ12D6N6
I've had success with Mario Bedescu Buffering Lotion. A blemish doesn't have to break the skin to leave me with a 6-9 dark spot so I can't afford to let anything develop for even a day. I discovered the hard way that my skin cannot tolerate glycolic acid and the buffering lotion really made a difference with the cystic bumps it caused.
I've had the AmLactin 7.9 oz pump bottle for a little less than a month and I'm probably about 50% through. But I have been testing two different body moisturizers for the last month: AmLactin and Excipial 10% Urea Hydrating Healing Lotion. So I only use AmLactin on the left half of my body and Excipial on the right half. Excipial is a lot less expensive than the AmLactin and a little thicker consistency.
To give context, I have mild ichthyosis vulgaris and keratosis pilaris, and in addition to hydrating my very dry skin, I wanted to smooth the KP bumps on my arms and legs and mitigate (as much as possible) the "scaly" look associated with IV. Both AmLactin and Excipial have been very good at smoothing my skin -- my boyfriend raves about my soft skin now. If I had to rank them, I'd say that the AmLactin is slightly better than the Excipial but the difference is so minor it might just be in my head.
One thing I've started doing recently is swiping TO 7% glycolic acid toner (on a cotton pad) down my right arm and leg immediately after getting out of the shower and before applying lotion. I think it's helped with the bumps and a little bit of that toner goes a long way. So if you want to give the AmLactin a rest, you could try that as the toner contains a strong AHA that will help exfoliate. (The Excipial supposedly also has lactic acid, but it's far down the ingredients list and also I don't know what the Excipial's pH.)
Moisturizer after you wash is a good start. I really like ones with lactic acid in them as they are moisturizing and exfoliating, so they really help with dry skin. I only shower a couple times a week, but put on this lotion on my face and body almost every night. My skin looks great, even better than before I started using it, which it’s never really been bad.
Also, drink water and try to get more protein in your diet. Your skin is protein, so it’s important. I know you struggle with anorexia so it’s impossible to just tell yourself ‘eat more meat!’
So I’ll work with you. There are plenty of low calorie, high protein powder that you can mix in with water. Get a flavorless powder that you can mix with water and drink two or three glasses a day. It will at least be a step in the right direction. This is the brand that I use and they have a few different options.
I know where you’re coming from to an extent because, though I don’t have an eating disorder, I have terrible anxiety that makes it impossible for me to eat for days at a time without throwing up. I have incorporated unflavored protein powders in my diet to make up for the lack of nutrition I get on these days. You just have to get used to drinking a lot of water. This is easier to do if you cut out sugary beverages completely. Once you go long enough without them and force yourself to drink water when your thirsty, you will lose your taste for less healthy drink options and crave water much more often. The fact that it doesn’t have calories also makes it easier to not have anxiety over drinking it.
Rave: Meishoku Ceracolla Moisture Lotion
I bought this to replace the Perfect Gel from the same line because it has the same active ingredients (ceramides, mostly) and I'd like to use a more exciting moisturizer instead.
Now, I have not actually used this on my face yet ^because ^I'm ^an ^idiot ^who ^buys ^more ^products ^than ^she ^can ^reasonably ^patch ^test, but I've tried it on my lips (under balm) and my hands (under my normal hand cream) for a few days.
I have atopic eczema on my hands which means they're extremely sensitive, have dry spots and I regularly need to use prescription creams for flare-ups. Within ~2 days of using the lotion, my hands got SO much better! I wake up with hands that feel basically normal and I haven't needed to use my steroid cream in days. There's still slightly drier spots here and there, but the overall improvement is bizarre, especially considering I've used hand creams with ceramides before that didn't do much.
They're just curly hair, trying to become ingrown. A PITA, but pretty easy to manage. An italy towel or loofah (the towels last longer ime) used every shower and Gold Bond Rough and Bumpy or Amlactin after.
My favorite skincare that I get on Amazon. Sheet masks are fun, and my skin just loves squalane and urea as ingredients. I also find something satisfying about slathering myself in oil before bed (probably because I was told to avoid them like the plague as a child).
Face masks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MAYSKYT/
Squalane oil: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MJG19K/
Urea creamy oil: https://www.amazon.com/Excipial-Hydrating-Healing-Lotion-Ounce/dp/B014QVWLUA/
Have fun shopping!
Hey ScA! Found a few products that I wanted to add to my routine through reccs here and research so I thought I'd share them. I have combination skin, Fitzpatrick type IV, and my daily struggles are mainly with hyperpigmentation, a wonky texture on my forehead, and hydration. If you have any friendly advice, warnings, criticisms, I'm all ears. :)
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Also picked up some cod liver oil. Will it do anything for my skin? Uh, maybe! Mom's been getting on me about my omega-3s so I humored her. :)
To you and everyone else in this thread: Green makeup base/lotion. Yes, even if you're a dude.
This mutes the worst of horrible flushing. It doesn't mask it completely but it makes it less obvious (at least a "cute blush" instead of "why the fuck is your face so red.")
Brother, brother, brother, I feel like I was MADE for this thread. I went on medication for acne, minocycline, shortly after my 21st birthday. It cleared up my acne, but it gave me the WORST facial blushing I've ever had. When it first started to happen, I thought it was just a weird side effect that would go away when I stopped taking the medication; spoiler alert, it didn't.
What followed was three of the most painstaking years of my life. Obviously, not all of it from the blushing, but it definitely destroyed my confidence at the age when I should have been out having fun. A few things I learned:
Anyways, that and time are what worked for me. I know how bad it can suck, as I went from a confident guy that loved attention and would look everyone in the eye to a recluse that shied away from life. I can never get those years back, but you can learn from my mistakes. It's really not a big deal at all. I went bald two years later at 23 from my doctor overprescribing an acid reflux med. Then facial blushing didn't seem too bad.
Live long and prosper my friend.
Thanks! I use the one in the tub, but to be completely honest I highly prefer Vanicream moisturizure and the Vanicream cleansing bar to my current CeraVe/Cetaphil regiment. I find the Vanicream products to have a more moisturizing and lighter feel on my skin, but it's only a small improvement over the good thing I've got going currently.
I buy fragrance free products by and large. Here are those I use:
Outside of cologne, the only scented products I use are Ultra Swim shampoo and conditioner, as I swim laps most mornings to start my day and my hair would get fried by chlorine otherwise.
The trick with wearing cologne every day is to apply just enough that people can only smell it if they are close enough to hug you. It depends on how many layers you are wearing, how and where you apply the cologne and the strength of the scent you're wearing.
I too hate that greasy wet feeling! This lotion is my jam, drys quickly and unscented.
cocoa butter seems to work for me, here
I developed Keratosis Pilaris on my left arm a few years ago. After a few weeks of applying Glytone it largely has gone away. I highly recommend it.
It's probably hard to find it in a brick and mortar store but I am sure it's online. It's not on prime but I did find a listing for it on amazon and I am sure you can find it on places like ebay or elsewhere! I bought mine at Tsuruha drugstore in Thailand.
I’ve only ever used this one, so I’m not sure how the ingredients compare. The bottle I got last night at costco was $13.79 for 20 oz so it’s waaay cheaper there if you have access.
I use Neutrogena pink grapefruit scrub (or any salicylic acid body wash) on a shower poof to scrub my back and shoulders as the last step before getting out of the shower. Then I use 2 other products after my shower, 2-3 times a week:
(BHA-Salicylic acid) Nature's Cure Body Acne Treatment Spray - 3.5 fl oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00027DHYM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2B8FAb6G66FBX
(AHA- glycolic acid) Alpha Skin Care - Renewal Body Lotion, 12% Glycolic AHA, Supports Healthy Radiant Skin| Fragrance-Free and Paraben-Free| 12-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FX1FAH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zD8FAbHYQ9JTC
Spray on the BHA after showering and let dry for at least 30 mins, then follow up with the AHA lotion. This has cleared up my back and shoulders 99.9%!
Earlier this year, my dermatologist recommended Glytone Exfoliating Body Lotion, - he gave me this direct link to the product on Amazon. This stuff is wonderful! At around 27 bucks it's not cheap, but won't break the bank either. I use one or two pumps a couple of times a week on my shoulders and arms and noticed results the first week. Three months on, and have just under half a bottle left. My KP is virtually gone. No joke, my arms look like they did when I was 20, even though I just turned (ahem) 40. Edit: Not sure about the % of AHA, but ingredients are listed as Water (Aqua), Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-40 Stearate, Allantoin, Propyl Gallate, Tocopheryl Acetate. And no smell.
Body Buddy Non-Absorbent Lotion Applicator (Cream)
Don't know if my recommendation will help in any way since I'm male and might have a different skin type than you, but I figured I might as well offer my experience.
Are your pimples the kind that are under the skin (not whiteheads or blackheads) and hurt when you press down on them? I get those a lot, and whenever I would feel the small red bump hurting when I pressed on it, I would dread it because within a few days it would always mushroom up into a huge zit.
I desperately searched this sub for treatments and tried a few duds until I found Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion. Now when I feel the small red bump, I apply the liquid-y solution to the area every night, and within 3-4 days, the hurting when I press down on it stops and a week or so later, the red spot fully disappears.
It's more of a solution for when you already feel the zit coming, rather than a way to prevent it entirely, but it's given me a lot of relief, knowing that I won't have to deal with something bigger than a red spot.
Amazon link if you want, but you can also find it elsewhere: https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Badescu-Buffering-Lotion-oz/dp/B000O5RVJO/
Use a moisturizer with urea, it'll help with both dryness and eczema. I recommend reading this post to learn about the benefits of urea.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion has 5% urea.
My apologies...I missed that you didn’t want any ferments.
Someone else mentioned Ceracolla. It’s a Japanese line that is very clean and includes a face wash, two different lotions (toners are called lotions in Japanese skin care), an emulsion, a gel cream and a regular cream. If you look at the following link and go to the reviews, someone included all the ingredients. Amazon doesn’t carry the entire line, but YesStyle does.
Ceracolla Skin Lotion - Blue
CosDNA Ingredient List for Ceracolla Products
Hope this helps!
Hi! I lost ~120lbs at one point and I suffer from a disease called Lipedema, so I'm familiar with the skinfold issues.My dermatologist told me that it's often/usually yeast that gets between the skin folds. That sounds icky, but it's part of your normal skin flora. It just tends to flourish and go a little crazy in warm, dark, moist places (like skin folds).I was prescribed antifungal powder (Zeasorb with Miconazole Nitrate) to keep it dry and kill the baddies, without feeding them the way cornstarch would. If you wind up with a lot of ingrowns that get very blistery (this happens to me on one of my shins of all places) you may have a secondary bacterial infection from the skin being compromised, either the skin barrier getting damaged from irritation or from popping something or from shaving that area. Neosporin on those will help for certain kinds of bacteria and most people have that laying around, so you can try that out. If it doesn't work, you can try washing with hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate, it's the stuff you bathe with before surgery, available at any drugstore) and that will take care of most other bacteria. In the event that neither of these things help, you may have something that requires a prescription (like staph), or you may have hidradentits suppurativa, which requires a different prescription.
https://www.amazon.com/Lotrimin-Antifungal-Miconazole-Treatment-Clinically/dp/B001V9N61Y/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541602881&sr=8-5&keywords=miconazole+powder Here is the OTC version of the powder (which is the same strength as my prescription btw). In the summer, the stuff is a godsend and I even put some in my bra so I don't get sweaty and irritated under my boobs.
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Good luck, and the cocoa butter may not be the ideal moisturizer for those regions you are describing. Yeast really likes certain fatty acids and derivatives, and you may be exacerbating the problem without realizing it. Amlactin, which is a body lotion which contains a fairly high percentage of alpha-hydroxy acids, can help lighten up discoloration on the body over time by gently exfoliating the area. WARNING HOWEVER: Don't use amlactin on parts of your body that are still irritated, because it will sting on broken skin. Something simple and designed to be hypoallergenic and non-irritating is what you should use until then (eucerin, cerave, cetaphil, vanicream - that sort of stuff)
This version of Amlactin contains ceramides to help condition the skin and restore your natural moisture barrier.https://www.amazon.com/AMLACTIN-Alpha-Hydroxy-Ceramide-Restoring-Fragrance/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1541603088&sr=1-6&keywords=amlactin
Sure! (FYI, these are not affiliate or referral links):
Kohaku Hada Lotion Moist
Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion Moist.
To get the most effective results, they're best applied to a damp face, so apply it right after washing. Just pour a few drops into your palm, rub your hands together and pat it into your skin. Then put on your moisturizer and pray to the benevolent alien overlords for swift skin justice!
That's the drying lotion you are thinking of. The buffering lotion is this https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Badescu-Buffering-Lotion-oz/dp/B000O5RVJO
Cleanser: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CeraVe-Hydrating-Cleanser-12-oz/dp/B000YJ2SKM/
AM/PM toner: http://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/resist-advanced-replenishing-toner-skin-remodeling-complex.html
AM treatment: https://www.victoriahealth.com/product/Vitamin-C-Suspension-23-HA-Spheres-2/12197
AM moisturizer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CeraVe-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion-AM/dp/B003WN1ELQ/
PM moisturizer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CeraVe-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion-PM/dp/B00365DABC/ or if your dry skin needs something thicker - https://www.amazon.co.uk/CeraVe-Intensive-Stretch-Mark-Cream/dp/B00IFH3FIY/
PM treatment: https://www.victoriahealth.com/product/Advanced-Retinoid-2/12195
They're not all from Amazon, but they're all located within the UK so shipping charges should be minimal. I would also recommend waiting for a promotion (either free shipping or % based discount) from Paula's Choice before purchasing the toner.
This could be keratosis pilaris (KP), which I also get on my legs, although not nearly as noticeable as in the Wikipedia photo. If you search on reddit, you will find lots of comments. Most people use a combination of exfoliation and moisturizing. I exfoliate with exfoliating gloves in the shower and use AmLactin lotion with great results.
I had a semi successful day yesterday. It went okay. I squeezed a spot on my temple/hairline but then I stopped myself, and honestly that is the part I have the most difficulty with--stopping myself once I start.
Here are the spot treatments I use:
To be honest I've never seen a jar version, only a 500 ml bottle with pump.
Of course it works for every part of the body like any other moisurizer would.
Here is a link to the bottle version I usually buy https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Advanced-Repair-Skin-Lotion/dp/B003BMJGKE?th=1
All that rubbing might be kinda irritating, especially if he has eczema. And more especially if you're saying it's painful 😩
OP, maybe you have Keratosis pilaris?? A lot of people on this sub have had success with AmLactin Lotion for their KP.
You will need to Google "dry brush skin" but it means buying a shower type of brush and literally brushing your skin.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DEX61A8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
The above link is to the lotion I use. It does not have a strong smell and it does not leave me feeling greasy.
I have the Amlactin cerapeutic one, and idk if it's just the bottle I got or what, but it smells so bad, I just can't bring myself to use it long enough to see if it works for me. I can't even describe the smell, but it gives me a migraine.
That said, I think I'm particular about fragrances, but there are a lot of products (e.g. Dr. Jart+'s ceramidin liquid, Innisfree green tea seed serum) that others think are overpowering in scent that I don't find to be offensive at all.
Edit: Okay, so I ended up reading Amazon reviews b/c I wanted to know if it was just me. (It isn't.) Anyway, I read a few different reviews that described the smell as kind of resembling "cat pee," "ammonia," and "vinegar." And I agree, actually.
My cheapest is this lotion because lotion is cool
And the most expensive have to be my pandora
I found that after trying many expensive face creams and other various lotions that dermatologicas body lotion is very kind to my face and helps prevent the small bumps. Its thin and hydrates for a long time. ( I am a male in my mid 20's with ichtyosis vulgaris who have spent far to much money finding the right combination for my skin 😂)
Face:
https://www.beautyflash.co.uk/p80/dermalogica-body-hydrating-cream.html
For my body i use eucerin active repair as found below. It is amazing and although eucerin intensive repair is somewhat longer lasting it is much thicker and a pain to apply.
https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Advanced-Repair-Skin-Lotion/dp/B003BMJGKE
For my feet i use fat creams after manually exfoliating with a heel peeler as aha creams tend to make them more flaky..
Good luck on finding the right combination for your daughter, we can only make this disease better by managing it carefully 😊
I would recommend staying away from irritants such as harsh soaps, anti-bacterial soaps, cleaners, alchohol hand sanitizers etc. What I have been using after some doctor advice seems to be helping alot, Eucerin Sensitive Skin lotion, Dove Sensitive Skin soap as well as Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene). The silvadene is prescription only so maybe the Doc can hook you up, if not you can find somewhat similar stuff called Silver Solution. (use anti-microbials instead of anti-bacterial products). If your anything like me, neosporin can make it worse.
This!!
I had the same experience as the OP a few years back but tried again ~3 months ago and it’s different this time, for a few reasons, I think:
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Buddy-Non-Absorbent-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B00HUUS0X2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=body+buddy&qid=1566360527&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Works great and doesn’t absorb cream/lotion/medication. I spread whatever I’m applying across the body buddy, then angle it behind my back and pull it back and forth across the areas where I want to apply the product. I’ve had mine for years and it still works great.
I use an applicator strap I purchased on Amazon ( Body Buddy Non-Absorbent Lotion Applicator )- https://www.amazon.com/Body-Buddy-Non-Absorbent-Lotion-Applicator/dp/B00HUUS0X2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Body+Buddy+Non-absorbent+Lotion+Applicator&qid=1562692807&s=beauty&sr=1-3
Works great.
Your fat friends just got fat slower and that gave their body time to produce enough skin to account for the fat.
I disagree about the lotions.
https://www.amazon.com/Palmers-Cocoa-Butter-Formula-Vitamin/dp/B0009F3O8Q
This worked great for me and my doc agreed this stuff helps with stretch marks and scaring.
I'm using this.
works well. Doesn't make me feel super oily. Skin is soft with regular use. Non-scented.
There are a lot of brands in this offer I know nothing about, but there are a few things I can recommend:
La Roche Posay sunscreen, such as the Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen or the Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen. These American LRP sunscreens still aren't as great as the European versions, but they still work very well and I like how they sit on my skin.
I also love the LRP Toleriane moisturizer, but it is much cheaper where I live; I'm not sure it is worth the money with all great, cheap moisturizers available in America.
Mario Badescu buffering lotion is HG status for me. Nothing, not even prescriptions, work as well as this lotion on my cystic acne. I've never tried the drying lotion, which is for non-cystic acne, but I've seen it recommended here a number of times.
Also, seriously, the Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25. Technically, this is a skin care line for men, but who cares? I've read some good things about their moisturizers here, but never tried one. I maybe own the lip balm in every flavor....
I can't vouch for it myself but I was JUST reading about this lotion for my eczema (in another post) and everyone in the comments is referring to KP treatment: http://www.amazon.com/Glytone-Body-Lotion-8-4-Ounce-Package/dp/B002D48QRK
I have used jojoba oil under aquafor, I like jojoba oil because it's molecular structure is most similar to our own sebum.
I've started using ceracolla skin lotion on my hands, it's pretty good. I like it because it has 3 different ceramides, hyauronic acid, and cholesterol.
Best of luck, I know firsthand how stubborn eczema can be
You could try Meishoku Ceracolla Perfect Gel or their Lotion. Both are well-formulated with ceramides and are non-irritating. I tried Cerave, Rosette Ceramide and Dr. Jart until I found and stuck with that one, as it's the only one that didnt break me out. It was also able to really help with my tretface (flakiness and dryness gone in one night). I use the Super Moist version of the lotion (pink bottle) as a hydrating layer. https://www.amazon.com/Meishoku-Light-color-cosmetics-Serakora/dp/B00MNZEIH6
https://www.amazon.com/Ceracolla-Skin-Lotion-Harakjuku-Culture/dp/B00IJSWSA0
It may not be acne. Lots of people (myself included) have keratosis pilaris on their upper arms, which can be mistaken for acne. I too pick at mine when I'm stressed, which only stresses me out more - infuriating!
The best way to reduce it is to apply a lotion with Alpha Hydroxy Acid. There are a lot available on Amazon. Here's one example.
https://www.amazon.com/AMLACTIN-Alpha-Hydroxy-Ceramide-Restoring-Fragrance/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=alpha+hydroxy+acid+lotion&qid=1551376244&refinements=p_72%3A1248873011&rnid=1248871011&s=beauty&sr=1-8
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My mom is convinced that hers improves when she cuts out sugar and dairy, but I haven't noticed the same connection.
I hope you get relief soon! Be nice to your body - it's the only one we we get!
I swear this stuff saved my dry skin after trying every moisturizer out there.
Excipial Urea Hydrating Healing Lotion, 6.7 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014QVWLUA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rmpxzbQGXFKYV
Put a little on under your regular moisturizer. Also mix rose hip oil in with your moisturizer. Sunday Riley good genes is amazing but only do it 2 or 3x a week at first. I alternate with ROC wrinkle night cream. You can also try applying the hada labo milky lotion under your moisturizer. Also have your moisturizer ready to go when you get out of the shower. Make sure it's the first thing you do, your face dries out fast.
CeraVe facial cleansers every morning and night, then moisturizers after drying my face. I always put suncream on my face before going out.
Cleanser: http://www.londondrugs.com/cerave-foaming-facial-cleanser---355ml/L7393481.html
Moisturizer: https://www.amazon.ca/Bulldog-Natural-Skincare-Original-Moisturiser/dp/B00822YOIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500596475&sr=8-1&keywords=bulldog+moisturizer
TBH, I you don't need to spend a lot of money to get good skin. FYI blackhead extractors are useless and are only a temporary measure, they make your blackhead pores bigger on the long run if you keep trying to get them out.
Regardless of what kind of expensive and well-known cosmetic brand you buy, drinking a shit ton of water, replacing pillow sheet every 2-3 days, and never touching your own face with dirty hands does wonders that expensive skincare products can't do. Learned that the hard way. /r/SkincareAddiction has tons of reviews on decent products.
I've found that lotion product with lots of cocoa butter helps. Right now I'm using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula concentrated cream. This time of year is really rough on my hands. The skin on my knuckles has been splitting open because it's so dry.
Skin Type: Dry, Sensitive | Country/Climate I'm in: United States, East Coast | Top Skin Concern: Redness and blemishes
Current Routine/Products I'm Using:
AM
Dove Men's Face Wash
Bulldog Moisturizer
Kyoku Radiance Creme
The Face Shop BB Cream (I know this is makeup and not skin care, but figured I'd include it)
elf Makeup Mist
PM
Neutrogina Makeup Remover Towelette
Dove Men's Face Wash
St Ives Oatmeal Scrub + Mask
Lush Mask of Magnaminty (I use this once a week after paintball practice, as it's stronger than the St Ives mask)
Bulldog Moisturizer
Kyoku Uplifting Eye Gel
Hey there, I am a 21 y/o Male that would like some help expanding my simple skincare routine. Not trying to go all out 12-step crazy, but some additional things would be great. I lived in Korea for a while but for some reason, never took advantage of their skin products until I was back in the US. Right now my stuff is mainly Western, but I'm hoping to switch everything to Korean brands. The main problem I'm trying to fix is my BB cream causes slight blemishes and redness after taking it off. I know the obvious answer is to stop using it, but I'm trapped in the perpetual cycle where it makes my face red -> cover it with BB -> it makes my face red, etc. I have a different brand coming in the mail, so I'll see if switching helps. Does anyone recommend either of these boxes from Memebox? They look enticing.
https://us.memebox.com/shara-shara-box
https://us.memebox.com/our-boxes/korean-beauty-starter-kit-trouble-skin-beginwithskin2#product-tabs
https://us.memebox.com/our-boxes/korean-beauty-starter-kit-v-2-0-beginwithskin#product-tabs
Furthermore, I ordered these two products that I'm waiting for, if it makes a difference:
Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam
Skin Food Black Sugar Mask
Thanks for your help!
I'd definitely recommend talking to your surgeon for specifics. Mine told me that I could use a binder to help keep everything stable while I healed as soon as I was comfortable putting it on, and let me tell you, it helped a TON! I'm sort of a klutz anyway, so I'd easily move wrong and tweak and cause some major uncomfortable feelings in my gut as the incisions have healed.
As far as keeping skin from being saggy, they're not really that helpful. It's mostly about genetics and age from what I've been told. Drink lots of water, take your recommended vitamins, use lotions and creams that are specific to heavy moisturizing - I'm currently using Cerave Stretch Mark Cream and strength training as soon as your surgeon says its okay.
My surgeon told me NOT to wear a corset when working out once I hit that 8 week mark, because it isn't good for your abdominal muscles overall - they don't have to engage as much as they need to since the corset is doing all of the work for them.
It might be Keratosis Pilaris. Gold Bond makes a cream for it and people in /r/SkincareAddiction have also had success with AmLactin lotion. I used the Gold Bond to clear up a breakout on my thighs and butt last year.
The Issue: need help with products and a routine, current one isn't cutting it and I don't know what to do. Problems with face and scalp.
Skin type: Dry, gets fat at end of day. Blemish prone skin, more so on the scalp. Example: If I take a pen and push it down gently and make a line on my arm, I will get a raised red line that lasts for 5minutes. My scalp is my main worry atm, I occasionally get raised bumps, mostly on the back of the scalp and neck. Get about 3-5 pimples every week, some smaller and some bigger. When I get a haircut the hairdresser always asks if shes combing too hard or getting too close to my skin since my scalp turns red and gets irritated. I'm 27 years old on a vegetarian diet with about 1dl of dairy intake per day.
Current routine: I wash my face with Bulldog Original Face Wash and moisturies with Bulldog Original Moisturiser every morning and night. I wash my hair/scalp with Sevorex 3 times a week, a shampoo that only seems to be sold in Sweden. It contains 10mg salicylic acid, 50mg sulfur per gram. Rest of the days I only use water to clean my hair.
Anything new: I've started to change my pillowcase every third day, and my bed sheets every fifth. Been doing this for 1½ weeks. Got an answer from a user yesterday who suggested I might have dermatographia (raised red lines/bumps), will check this out when I can afford a visit do a dermatologist.
Location: I live in Sweden.
I have eczema, my doctor recommends Vanicream or Cetaphil. That said, you should talk to a doctor/dermatologist to make sure it isn't something else. That, and if it is eczema, he or she could prescribe something a bit stronger to help with it. For example, I still use Triamcinolone cream even with the aforementioned lotions.
Anything with a lot of urea in it! This one is really cheap.
I recommend reading The Little Book of Korean Skincare (even if you aren't Korean, I'm white and have the best skin ever at 34). Get a good barber to give you the best recommendations for your hair and facial hair (if you have any). If you are naturally curly head over to r/curlyhair and follow those suggestions. Moisturize or skin brush the rest of your body, I like alba unscented, but I live in a dry climate. If you drink heavily or smoke (anything) STOP NOW. No amount of skincare can help a heavy smoker.
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Could you provide a bit more info? Maybe a photo, or goals? Skin type?
The sun could definitely be irritating your nose. As u/thorshammermewmew noted, prob best to reduce your UV ray action but if you must be in the sun, wear the highest SPF sunscreen and def cover your nose, wear a hat to shield your face, etc. And def do not use a lemon + sugar scrub on your skin anywhere. Lemon is very acidic (think chemical burn) so the sugar will mask that acidity. It looks and feels like it's "working" but in the long term, it can be damaging.
I think the side bar has some great info but it can get a little overwhelming so a good basic routine: low pH-cleanser \> active treatment to reduce acne (salicylic acid (BHA) which dissolves oil in your pores) \> hydrator + moisturizer \> sunscreen. So here are some suggested products and routine/steps:
The sidebar will have lots of other great skincare product suggestions as well but CeraVe is a good staring skincare line (well formulated with good mix of beneficial skin ingredients and low reactions although some do have allergic reactions) and it can be easily purchased pretty much anywhere in the US which is why I suggest folks try them out first.
Establish a routine that is manageable so you're consistent. Won't work if you don't use it regularly. Use products that are affordable b/c if you can't afford them regularly, no point in getting them to start! Hope this helps!!
I have yet to find a body wash that does this, but I think a good alternative are in shower lotions (after body wash). I like this one from Eucerin.
I had horrible dermatitis all over my body as a kid (prob from eating massive amounts of dairy every day lol RIP). I relied heavily on prescribed steroid creams to help me until I went vegan. I get itchy mini flare ups when I eat a lot of nuts or coconut oil, so maybe certain foods are making you react? Also watch out for certain ingredients in makeup and skin products. I would recommend an allergy test, if you haven't done so already, to know what foods and ingredients to avoid.
Another factor that might be causing your dermatitis is your skin reacting to sweat post-workout. I guess I'm allergic to my own sweat because after starting a workout routine and not showering immediately after, my dermatitis got real bad. Figured out that showering immediately after workout (I'm talking workout, stretch for 5 min, jump into shower) improved my skin drastically.
I use this shampoo which has gotten rid of my seb dermatitis, and it's cruelty free yay! I use aquaphor to moisturize the drier parts of my face because literally every other thing I've tried has irritated my skin. I know it's not CF and it's icky petroleum-based, but I haven't found a better alternative yet. I only use unscented lotions -- currently loving Alba Botanica body lotion to moisturize every day. And I unfortunately still do use the prescribed steroid cream occasionally (maybe 3-4 times per year) if my dermatitis is too severe to heal on its own. Make sure to stay out of the sun for a few days if you do use it, because steroid cream + sun = hypopigmentation.
Ultimately, what works for me may or may not work for you (yet another reason why dermatitis sucks so badly). Let me know if you have any questions! The great thing about having dermatitis for most of my life is that I know how to manage it fairly well at this point, and the key is to do your best in preventing flare ups in the first place. You'll get there. Good luck!
> sunscreen
Oxybenzone is in the class of chemical sunscreens, so you will want to look for a physical sunscreen -- containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
> moisturizer
For a heavy moisturizer I really like using Vanicream (drugstore). For a lighter drugstore option I like Cerave Moisturizing Lotion (haven't tried Vanicream Lite yet).
A more expensive option for a light moisturizer that plays well under makeup is EltaMD AM.
> foundation
Hmm... do you think it's the tocopheryl that makes them irritating? I would suggest a Korean BB cream but they are usually heavily fragranced which can cause irritation.
This stuff also has 2% Salicylic Acid, but it's a lot cheaper than Paula's Choice.
>vanicream
18 pounds on amazon uK. But after Brexit everything will be even more expensive. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vanicream-Moisturizing-Skin-Cream-sensitive/dp/B0000ZHH5G/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=vanicream&qid=1566895598&s=drugstore&sr=1-3
Have you ever tried Elave? It is Irish and works really well. They have a 500 grams pump tub for 15. European brands are same quality as US brands. They are only mentioned very little inhere as most users are american and the brands are not available there https://www.elaveskincare.com/products/elave-intensive-cream
I use Vanicream both day and night.
I don't see it recommended on here a lot, but I first found it through SCA so there're at least two of us...
I like it for a few reasons:
It feels great in the morning when I have some moisture left on my face from showering. I might try to find something lighter for nighttime.
I've just checked my tube and it doesn't seem to say lavender on it..... but it definitely has a good lavender-like scent.
It's this one I have.
Hey guys, so I bought this product a few days ago thinking it was an essence since it had been referred to as such on here, but I've seen different things around the internet and am now confused as to what it Is. Is it a toner, moisturizer, or essence?
Kohakuhada Facial Lotion 220ml - Moist https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESXY6K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YC1zDb14K26F2
oh, fire ants. how I hate thee.
here's my system:
in the shower, gently exfoliate.
apply AmLactin or Gold Bond Rough and Bumpy lotion at night.
Daytime, apply some Vitamin C serum on the spots.
Then... Sunblock. ALL the time. Everyday.
it's been a miracle on my legs!
https://smile.amazon.com/Nivea-Protect-Super-Water-Japan/dp/B00SM997I2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467917852&sr=8-1&keywords=nivea+sun+protect+water+gel
https://smile.amazon.com/InstaNatural-Vitamin-Serum-Hyaluronic-Niacinamide/dp/B00NY5NGPE/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467917876&sr=8-2&keywords=instanatural+vitamin+c
https://smile.amazon.com/AmLactin-Alpha-Hydroxy-Cerapeutic-Dermatologist-Moisturizer/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1467917896&sr=1-2&keywords=amlactin
When you love something you love something!
Is it this one?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kohakuhada-Facial-Lotion-220ml-Moist/dp/B00ESXY6K0/ref=sr_1_sc_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466087337&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=kohaku+hada+lotion
I use Eucerin's Smoothing Repair Dry Skin Lotion as my body lotion and love it. I don't have very dry skin on my body so it's the perfect amount of moisture. The AHA also seems to help with the little bumps on my arms and legs. And it makes my skin SO SMOOTH.
I've been trying to find a good shower gel for some mild body acne. I have used the unscented version of Neutrogena's Body Clear Body Wash before with ok results. Recently I tried the Pink Grapefruit variety but it made my skin much worse, even breaking me out in areas that were clear before. So.. meh. Right now I'm just using Nivea Touch of Smoothness and it's ok but nothing to write home about.
Not entirely for face, but I thought I'd share:
Just yesterday picked up [Tanwise][tw] from Sally Beauty Supply. I was going to use the regular [Foam Mousse][fm], but the sweet clerk said the water mouse line has been pretty popular. Literally just woke up and haven't rinsed yet; things look pretty okay (no streaks). Though, I have always been religious about applying any tanning product after I apply lotion and let it soak in a bit. I used [Nivea][niv] right out of the shower, let it soak in, then applied the foam with my hand. -It glid on my skin pretty nicely. For my face, I mixed a tiny pump with my normal amount of [moisturizer][mo] and it's looking great.
They have some [drops][dr] which get excellent reviews online. If this goes well, I might just have to try it out!
>Note: I'm a redhead with fair skin and lots of freckles. I'll have to update y'all in a few days to let you know how it fades. Not wanting an oompa loompa effect here!
[tw]: https://www.sallybeauty.com/beauty/indoor-and-self-tanning/indoor-tanning-lotion/sunless-tanning-water-foam/SBS-775045.html
[fm]: https://www.sallybeauty.com/beauty/indoor-and-self-tanning/self-tanning-lotion/dark-bronzing-sunless-mousse/SBS-775028.html
[niv]: https://www.amazon.com/NIVEA-Essentially-Enriched-Body-Lotion/dp/B00DG8F04Y/ref=sr\_1\_3?keywords=nivea&qid=1562254071&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1]
[mo]: https://www.amazon.com/Nivea-Niv-6209-NIVEA-Creme-Ounce/dp/B00DEG8N9W/ref=sr\_1\_5?keywords=nivea&qid=1562254265&s=gateway&sr=8-5
[dr]: https://www.sallybeauty.com/beauty/indoor-and-self-tanning/indoor-tanning-lotion/sunless-tanning-water-boost-drops/SBS-775046.html
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My Self Tanning Steps
Face Application
Maintaining Color
Edit 1-?: New girl formatting
Yeah you have to put on tanning lotion beforehand, but they always sell single-use packets there, I bring a body buddy so I can put it on my back.
Would you be open to trying a tinted moisturizer? Something with a green tint would balance out the redness of the acne. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Redness-Relief-Perfecting-Lotion/dp/B000P1S0N8%3FSubscriptionId%3D14H876SFAKFS0EHBYQ02%26tag%3Divycastlservi-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000P1S0N8
w-why are my shill senses tingling?
Anyways, I actually agree with you on the part that we need to start some anti-bullying campaigns or whatever. Your intentions seem to be good, but I think you are going about this the wrong way. The whole protecting about the "neckbeard label" is kind of...uhh...silly?
By the way...bruhhh...I dunno if it is because of the lighting, but...yo skin is so ashy. I cringed and instinctively reached for some lotion when I saw that pic.
Try this maybe; I haven't used it but I've heard great things about it
http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Badescu-Buffering-Lotion-oz/dp/B000O5RVJO/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1457001600&sr=1-1&keywords=buffering+lotion
My upper back is a problem area for me, too. This spray has helped clear it up tremendously! It's not 100%, but definitely better than it used to be. I think if I was more religious about physically exfoliating the area, it would help, but it's just so hard to reach effectively. https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Cure-Body-Treatment-Spray/dp/B00027DHYM
I've decided to get more serious in trying to combat by PIH and need some help in formulating a new skincare routine. I usually do my routine every 2 days after I shower and am treating PIH primarily on my chest, back and shoulders. Whatever I plan on using on my face I was also planning on using there too.
My main problem is trying to figure out when to apply a Brooklyn Botany Vitiman C Serum, TO Niacinamide, and Rosehip Oil. My theorized routine is as follows:
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CeraVe SA Body Wash
Eucerin In-Shower Body Lotion
Alpha Skin Care Body Lotion, 12% Glycolic AHA
To Ordinary Arbutin
CeraVa Moisturizing Cream (for face, back, shoulder and chest)
Some other generic lotion for everywhere else
Sunscreen
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Where should I fit the Serum, Niacinamide and Rosehip Oil, and why? I've been reading that the Serum could come after AHA, but it interferes with Niacinamide, which I have no idea where that would go and why it interferes. I also read that the Rosehip Oil can be mixed with my Moisturizing Cream; just add a few drops.
edit and addition - My current routine is a simple body wash, Alpha Skin Care AHA 10% and some Hydroquinone cream (both on face, shoulder, back and chest), Moisturize then Aloe Vera. My skin type is also pretty normal, it didn't break out or anything when I first ever introduced the AHA, and with age my skin has seemed to become stable; I don't break out very often anymore, just recovering.
Own them.
If they really bother you, this stuff supposedly works.
I am an Asian with olive skin tone, and I can tell you that hyper pigmentation does not last. It can slowly disappear over time, when you exfoliate and moisturise using the right ingredients consistently. I have found using a few drops of rosehip oil to my moisturiserhas helped gradually lighten all my acne scars and pigmentation on my forehead and around my mouth. I use rosehip oil in the morning and night, followed by sunscreen during the day. Make sure your skin is well moisturised even though it is oily because dry skin is the main cause of lasting hyper pigmentation. Your skin needs to heal for your scars to fade. Don't be tempted to use extreme products such as acid peels and vitamin c everyday, the acidity in these products and your melanin will cause your hyper pigmentation to darken. Use chemical products only once or twice a week during the night before bed.
Regarding your skin problem, try this stuff, I have Icthyosis, which is pretty bad in itself. This takes care of it in short order. Best stuff around for this kind of condition. I also use exfoliating gloves, helps to get that stuff off pretty quickly.
https://www.amazon.com/AmLactin-Alpha-Hydroxy-Cerapeutic-Dermatologist-Moisturizer/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=pd_sim_194_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00BX57IOC&pd_rd_r=6N9RPVCZ865J60G7RWP1&pd_rd_w=u3V2w&pd_rd_wg=SAwhs&psc=1&refRID=6N9RPVCZ865J60G7RWP1
Good luck, having skin problems is a nightmare. . .
I usually go into a Starbucks that has a lockable restroom and have at it, if you plan it right you can get it, do your exfoliating, clean yourself up and bet out in ten minutes.
This one works great for me.
Gold Bond Men's Everyday Essentials Lotion
http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Bond-Everyday-Essentials-Lotion/dp/B00AHH00MO/ref=sr_1_36?ie=UTF8&qid=1412259914&sr=8-36&keywords=face+moisturizer+for+men
Here's another I use.
http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Triple-Protect-Lotion-Ounce/dp/B003NSPOF2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1412259880&sr=8-4&keywords=face+moisturizer+for+men
I purchased mine locally.
Constantly. I’m a raisin.
But this helps a lot
Cocoa butter is great for helping fade stretch marks and scars, but really the only thing that will do it for sure is time.
I searched Kohaku and it showed up. Here's the direct link.
The Hada Labo helped save my skin when I was having a severe flareup- I was so dehydrated that I couldn't apply anything to my face, well except this and the ceracolla lotion. The japanese skincare tends to offer some very gentle options. Ceracolla also has a "perfect gel" which is more of a moisturizer, and there are different versions for both Hada Labo and Ceracolla- emulsions, moisturizers.
It wasn't hydrating enough, so I you ld layer bot lotions under a stronger moisturizer. I never found the perfect one though.
My issue with it now is that it had castor oil in it- I can't find the ingredient in the current formulation though, but it makes my face really hot. I'll not repurchase unless necessary because they are not cruelty free.
Why do you avoid dimethicone? I try to avoid it because it gives me cystic acne, but my face is so much healthier (other than the acne) when I use it. I've been using Derma E Hydrating day and night cream which has ingredients my skin isn't a fan of, but the formulation has regulated the oil production in my skin. I'm dry, but not dehydrated! And I've woken up with facial skin that resembles my neck!
Does your current moisturizer smell like lavender? I'm intrigued but concerned about the "Blend Of Floral Extractions" and lavender water.
The Aloe Vera didn't do much for my skin. I ended up using it for my body, but if you're interested, it's nice to have on hand even if it doesn't work.
Yeah exfoliating is the biggest ? for us rosacea types. You can forget about AHA or Retin A. I've currently started looking Excipial Urea Hydrating Healing Lotion. I'm not sure if you've heard about that stuff but supposedly is exfoliates gently plus some hydrating. I'd only use it at night but I'm not sure if I should put it before or after my moisturizer. Today was my first day of college and I wore BB cream. I was #nervous lol. I had a few drying patches like under chin where I had a pimple and 1 little spot around my cheek but hopefully nothing too obvious. It just look like dryish dead skin.
Try the Mario Badescu buffering lotion instead? "Specifically designed to treat large, deep, cystic acne."
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O5RVJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f3GsybAA2AYTC
Probably too humid and you don't need so much plumping so it's not absorbing. Is it feeling sticky?
You could try a the light version or Kohakuhada lotion Amber, which is hydrating and moisturizing but lighter. (http://www.amazon.com/Kohakuhada-Facial-Lotion-220ml-Moist/dp/B00ESXY6K0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453581943&sr=8-1&keywords=kohaku+hada)
But you might not need such a product and just use an FTE or Essence that is a bit hydrating.
I moisturize a lot, probably more than average for a guy. I'm on accutane so I need to use it on my face. And in the winter my upper arms/shoulders get very dry. I like how my skin feels now that I've been using it proactively and not reactively.
I'm really just surprised he doesn't have any lotion for the sake of jerk off lube.
And I have a big tub of Cerave cream. I got a sample of Gold Bond lotion and it rubbed into the skin less greasy, but I don't want to waste the Cerave. I think this was it: http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Bond-Everyday-Essentials-Lotion/dp/B00AHH00MO
The Gold Bond Men's Everyday Essentials is pretty good. I use that most of the time if I'm doing stuff during the day and don't want my hands to feel greasy, because it absorbs pretty quick.
Their Instensive Therapy stuff is awesome for overnight since it's a bit thicker.
Hi! I have a bottle of this (the blue one, right?) and can either decant or just send you what's left of the bottle. I can provide verification this afternoon, if you're interested?
CeraVe Lotion is lightweight and fragrance free. It has good ingredients too. The cream version (in a tub) is heavier so be aware of that.
Gold Bond Men's Essentials is good too. It has a nice scent to it, but it's not too strong. It has a bunch of nice ingredients like urea, vitamin C, niacinamide, and peptides.
guy here with sensitive skin issues and stuff. These days I use organic as much as possible. I found that my skin reacts well to it. I'll link to things I use. Using Amazon cause it's easier
Shampoo https://www.amazon.com/365-Everyday-Value-Grapefruit-Shampoo/dp/B074MFKJ8X/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525916466&sr=8-2&keywords=whole+foods+365+shampoo Conditioner by the same
Lotion https://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Emollient-Unscented-Lotion/dp/B001441QCW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1525916594&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=alba+botanica&psc=1
Body Wash https://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Emollient-Island-Citrus/dp/B00143WL9U/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1525916656&sr=1-10&keywords=alba+botanica+body+wash
general bar soap https://express.google.com/product/16738094518127800366_6432266027172385930_9359450?mall=Texas&directCheckout=1&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=product_ads&utm_campaign=gsx&dclid=CLTZvrOD-toCFRmfyAodqZwABg I use this for face as well. It scrubs a bit too cause of the oatmeal bits.
Facial wash https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/harmon-reg-face-values-8-oz-deep-clean-facial-wash/1012489986
Hi there, yes it is, but geez, that's more than 4 times the original price after shipping! Are you based in Aussie? If so, get it off Amazon here . I'm from Singapore and international shipping to me didn't cost that much when I got it off Amazon, couldn't be too expensive for you either.
Right now I'm using the Nivea Essentially Enriched lotion:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DG8F04Y
A friend of mine who's a dermatology resident "unofficially" said she recommends this one for people with really dry or sensitive skin. I've just started using this twice daily since yesterday, so I'm going to keep at it and see what it does for me before picking up something new.
As far as soaps, I have B&M's Latha soap which is both tallow and easy to work with. Maybe I'll try to do a week straight on just the Latha and see how it plays with my skin.
I use a body lotion that contains lactic acid. I've had eczema since I was 8 (30 now) and it is the only thing that's ever worked for me. I discovered it three winters ago and my symptoms have been super manageable. I was using Disrobe by Sunday Riley but it's been discontinued. I'm hoping when my bottle runs out that I can find another one with the same effect. This one has a lot of positive reviews on Amazon for helping with eczema and I think it will be the first one I try. Hope this helps!
the urea lotion I used was this product:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014QVWLUA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is it this product?